Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

151 reviews

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Body shaming, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, Medical content, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Dementia

klavanger's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I didn't love the ending, it felt very unsatisfying to me, which sort of left a weird taste in my mouth when I finished. I thought the middle was ADDICTIVE and really like the multiple perspectives, but just very underwhelmed at the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, and Transphobia

theplaguedoctorreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

mariamj's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Amazing AMAZING book. Brit Bennett is a great story teller. You really get invested in each character and wanting the best for them. Simply great! Loved it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Violence

Moderate: Physical abuse

kkandray's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Physical abuse

tildakoussa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, Dementia, Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Murder

Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape

violetbaleine's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

shelfofunread's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Death of parent

Minor: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse

lexyo0o's review

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

the kind of book i wanted to devour in one go. the kind of writing you want imprinted on ur brain forever so it’s sticks with you everywhere you go 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Transphobia, Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

egurss's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Hate crime, Physical abuse, and Racism

Minor: Bullying